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4.04.23.01023 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsExcellent facilities and resources within the university. Good location to birmingham/london and close to leamington spa. Lovely campus well equipped with shops/sports centre/greenery
The department offers lots of academic support, from peers via mentoring schemes and maths cafes, and also from TAs via support classes. Personally, the location for me is really unideal, especially as someone from a big city, I find Leamington and the surrounding areas a bit small.
18-24 years
Pros: pretty campus, feels safe, lots of places to study Cons: expensive campus accommodation considering its location in Coventry
The onsite facilities are great for students and above and beyond what most universities provide. The campus is friendly and comfortable whilst still being practical. Prices on campus are somewhat high but matching the standard costs of high street chains.
There is a massive variety of extra-curriculars, with something to suit everyone, that really add to the university experience. I would definitely recommend getting involved as soon as possible!
The environment and atmosphere of the campus is very enjoyable and pleasant. There are many learning areas to do work and chill with friends. In my opinion, although the library is well equipped, it lacks aesthetic appeal. There could be more affordable shops to get quick snacks from.
Best: Very supportive teams in all aspects; I feel like I can reach out whenever regarding anything academic or social related Staff and teams related to my course definitely take in feedback us students give, being very communicative in what they can change and provide to cater to us Worst: Being in Coventry, where there aren't many facilities in terms of shopping or things to do in general
Very good facilities and resources available for use, student support is great. The location is not ideal, but this could be improved by adding a free bus for students to local areas.
The location is bad in the sense that there is not really much do to around the university. Therefore there is not much nightlife or much going on. I really like how green the campus is it makes walking around to lecture etc nice.
Warwick facilitates study in number of ways and not just with location. The library is the first place of call, with the Faculty of Arts and The Oculus central hubs for study, but it is the community feel and social prospects that motivate studying for me. Especially on campus in the first year, the library is so accessible and more so that it is open 24/7. Apart of the best experiences is the first and second floors of the library where you can socialise comfortably and work with course mates, and then if you want silence you only have to go up one floor. However, during the days the library does get incredibly busy, but there are some hidden areas in the extension that are available, quiet and good to escape to. On weekends if you have a lot of course work due, you can easily spend the whole day in the library, with access to hot food and drinks below, with space to relax and go when you want a break from work. One thing that can be a little tedious is the searching for books, but in the end you will always find it.
I think the best part about Warwick is the vibrant nature. One of its best aspects is the strong sense of community and collaboration among students and faculty. The campus itself is modern, with excellent facilities like the Warwick Arts Centre, extensive libraries, and a variety of student-run societies, creating an enriching experience outside of lectures. In terms of improvement, while the campus is beautiful, I feel that it could be more connected to the city of Coventry. More transportation options or an easier integration with the local area would enhance the student experience, particularly for those who want to explore beyond campus. Additionally, increasing the diversity of affordable housing options near the university could alleviate some pressures on students.
The faculties for engineering are especially amazing. We have access to a lot of equipment that wouldn’t be available to most in other universities. The quality of teaching is very high, and progressing into second year for me meant having more focused time with lecturers. The campus is beautiful, and there’s so many different places you can explore. The one thing I wish would be improved, this being an issue in my first year, was the lack of lighting during nighttime around my then accommodation, lakeside. This made walking to the library alone late at night during winter quite scary and the addition/ improvement of path lighting would be extremely beneficial. However generally walking around campus during the evening I felt very safe due to the presence of the community officers and vans. Warwick University is truly a special place and provides its students with such a high, quality level of teaching.
Sometimes the student union is difficult to work with for societies but the actual societies are amazing
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Best - social life Worst - my course is disappointing, boring and confusing
It's a huge campus with plenty to do all the time and loads of nice buildings to study in. could be improved by making accommodation cheaper, as well as food and drinks a bit cheaper. location of campus is also a bit in the middle of nowhere
By far the best thing about studying at Warwick University is the campus. The facilities are excellent, and everything is so close together, from cafes, to study areas, to lecture halls. Furthermore, the number of different opportunities offered by such a large number of societies is excellent. In fact, it can be overwhelming at times with so much going on and to get involved with. This is certainly a strength of Warwick University. The only downside is that there is only one campus supermarket, and it is very expensive! It is the only place which is convenient to quickly buy groceries and the prices are quite ridiculous. A greater option of supermarkets (with reasonable prices) would be a huge improvement to the university experience.
The campus has great facilities but it could be improved as a lot of the courses are outdated.
Situated at the outskirts of a major city with great transport links. Support is available at all times to anyone.
4.3
18-24 years
My one criticism with the university is that the SU can be a bit of a shambles at times - I'm on the exec team for 2 societies so unfortunately have experience with this - but tbf there are a LOT of societies here, and it's pretty easy to create new ones too. Most campus accommodations are very nice (I've not seen all of them so can't really comment); I was in Westwood last year and would recommend :) The accommodations team are also very very nice :D There are always lots of things happening at the piazza - various markets (I got plants from one of them :D), societies run various stalls sometimes, street food vans (they're amazing) every Wednesday, etc. In general it's very nice here you should come to Warwick it's good :)
The staff are lovely and the course is really interesting :D The lecturers are funny. Like unironically funny. It's brilliant - I have so many quotes in my course notes lmao A couple of the modules feel a bit pointless but they're mostly pretty easy at least, so it's not too bad. The department does actually listen to feedback given by students as well, so just in the time I've been here they've actually already fixed some of the issues raised about some of the modules. There was a new module (CS276) introduced this year, so I got to be in the first class to ever take it, which was cool :0 It needs to be said again that the lecturers are brilliant
Westwood was very nice; the reception ladies (Hill and Eunice) were universally adored :) Westwood is a weird one because it used to be a hotel or something so it isn't split into flats and everyone shares a giant kitchen. I think this means you interact with a lot more of the people in the building. Mostly this was fine - people were very nice. There were a couple of rowdier people who caused a couple of incidents at the end of the year but other than those guys everyone was pretty respectful. Most issues were sorted very quickly. The building was cleaned every day, which was great because I (and coincidentally 2 other people on my corridor) have cleanliness OCD. Important note!!!! If you have OCD or another disability that means you need an ensuite, you can contact the disability team to get a guaranteed ensuite accommodation and there is also an ensuite subsidy to offset the extra cost!!! My 3rd year friend (3rd year at the time - he's graduated now; he was one of the 2 others in my corridor with OCD) did not know about the subsidy and you cannot claim it for previous years so he missed out on like a £2k refund!!!